Your first question is this:
It's Black's move. Which of these moves should he choose?
Ng8-f6
g7-g6
f7-f6 Nb8-c6 |
Next question: White's just moved his Bishop out! What should Black play now?
g7-g6
Ng8-f6
Bf8-c5 d7-d5 |
Congratulations! You've avoided checkmate! White's just moved his Queen back to f3. Look VERY CAREFULLY at what he's trying to do before choosing your move.
Nc6-d4
Ng8-f6
Bf8-c5 Bf8-g7 |
Bc8xg4
Nf6xe4
Nc6-d4 With a machine gun |
White, as expected has moved his Queen - to e3. Can you find a really cool move for Black here?
Nf6xg4
Bf8-c5
d7-d5 Nd4xc2+ |
OK Buster, which of these moves is best?
Nf6xe4
Bf8-c5
Nd4-f3+ Nd4xc2+ |
Yes, a free pawn is always worth having. Now White's foolishly moved his Pawn from f2 to f3. It's time to move in for the kill! But how?
Nd4xf3+
Ne4-g3
Ne4-f2 Qd8-h4+ |
White had no choice that time - moving the King to f1 was the only way to get out of check. It's over to you for the winning move.
Qh4-h3+
Qh4-f2+
Ne4-d2+ Ne4-g3+ |
Yes, it's CHECKMATE! The KISS OF DEATH! The Knight on e4 is DEFENDING the Queen on f2! So now you know how to stop SCHOLAR'S MATE! |
g7-g6
Nb8-c6
Ng8-f6 Qd8-e7 |
So, remind me again. Is g7-g6 a good move in this position?
Of course it is
Don't be silly |
What about this position? Is g7-g6 a good idea here?
Of course it is
Don't be silly |
And is g7-g6 a really terrific idea in this position?
Of course it is
Don't be silly |
What do you think about Nb8-c6 for Black in this position?
A really good move!
A really dumb move! |
And what do you think about Nb8-c6 for Black in this position?
A really good move!
A really dumb move! |
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